Our Extraordinary Team

ADAM BRIMO

Adam holds Bachelor of Engineering (Software) and a Bachelor Arts (Politics) degrees from UNSW (University of New South Wales), is the 2011 Choice Magazine Consumer Activist of the Year and is a recipient of the 2011 UNSW Alumni Graduand Award. Adam completed his honours thesis at UNSW in partnership with National ICT Australia (NICTA). Adam previously worked at Macquarie Bank as a Software Engineer in the Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities Group and at Westpac Institutional Bank as a Senior Software Engineer. In 2010-2011, Adam led the successful Vodafail consumer activist campaign, which resulted in nationwide media coverage, an ACMA inquiry and a $1bn network upgrade for Vodafone’s Australian business. In 2012, Adam joined world renowned UNSW Prof Richard Buckland and David Collien to found OpenLearning.com, a social learning platform. Over one million students have joined courses, including the first massive open online courses (MOOCs) from Australia and Malaysia, where it is the national MOOC platform for public universities and polytechnics. OpenLearning now employs 65 people and is headquartered in Sydney with its Southeast Asia head office in Kuala Lumpur. In recognition of the impact OpenLearning has had on the education sector in Asia, Adam was named one of the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia in the Consumer Technology category in early 2017.

DAVID COLLIEN

David was previously an education PhD researcher at the University of New South Wales, and is a talented software engineer with first class honours in a Bachelor of Science (Computing) degree. David’s current research focuses on the analysis of the pedagogical and motivational aspects of community in online learning environments. David spent 6 years at UNSW as a tutor, high school outreach coordinator, guest lecturer, and course design assistant. David is also experienced in artificial intelligence having done research with NICTA, and been a member of UNSW’s RoboCup team rUNSWift. He has also previously worked in the e-learning field as a researcher, pedagogical liaison, and developer with the UNSW Adaptive eLearning Research Group and Smart Sparrow, and gives talks on software engineering in startups at Muru-D. David also expresses his creativity as an artist, with an installation in the 2015 Sydney Vivid Light Walk.

THI DIEU LINH (JULYN) NGUYEN

NASIHAH (NASHA) SAKINAH MAZALAN

SHARMI RAI

SOPHEA SENG

SHANNEN BRADFORD

NAVIN A/L K. RAMALINGAM

TREVOR FURNESS

As a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the fast-paced realm of Software as a Service (SaaS) and commercial growth, I have honed a proven track record of building high-performing teams and crafting robust Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies that drive tangible results. My journey began as a high-school educator, instilling in me a deep-rooted passion for leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and drive business success. Throughout my career, I have navigated the complex landscape of sales management, channel partnerships, and business development with unwavering determination and expertise. I thrive in environments where innovation meets commercial acumen, leveraging my keen insights to identify lucrative opportunities and spearhead initiatives that propel organizations to new heights. At the heart of my approach lies a relentless commitment to cultivating a thriving business culture centered on collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. I firmly believe that a strong team is the cornerstone of success, and I take pride in my ability to recruit, nurture, and inspire top-tier talent that consistently delivers excellence. My tenure at Octopus BI is a testament to my ability to drive commercial growth and forge impactful partnerships in the dynamic Asia Pacific and US markets. Through strategic alliances and targeted GTM strategies, we have positioned Octopus BI as a market leader in harnessing data analytics to drive business outcomes. My passion for innovation and my unwavering dedication to excellence make me a catalyst for transformational change within any organisation. I thrive on challenges and excel in environments where bold ideas are embraced, and ambitious goals are met with unwavering determination. As I continue to chart new territories and push the boundaries of what is possible, I remain steadfast in my commitment to driving commercial success and fostering a culture of excellence wherever I go.